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Attention:

 Incorrect power adapters can result in capacitor  

explosion hazards and device damage. Only use the power adapter 
included with your Atom Amp:

Type:

 AC-to-AC Transformer

Output Voltage:

 16 VAC

Current:

 Minimum 1000mA

Connector:

 2.1x5.5mm (ID x OD)

Amplier does not turn on

Cause: 

Disconnected, damaged, or incorrect power adapter

Solution: 

Please ensure AC adapter is rmly connected to power jack and wall outlet

Amplier does not turn off (light remains on)

Cause: 

On rare occasion, mechanical relays can stick. Most common after shipment

 

Solution: 

Firmly knock top left corner of enclosure, near power jack, to disengage

No sound, but light is on 

Cause: 

Wrong input mode selected, or cable/source problem

 

Solution: 

Input button must be depressed for RCA input, or pressed for 3.5mm input

Audio plays in only one channel 

Cause: 

Bad cable or adapter, or incorrect source setup

 

Solution: 

Try another input cable, and headphones with a native 1/4” connector

For more help, please visit: www.jdslabs.com/troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for ATOM AMP

Page 1: ... O R T O N L I N E B Y T E L E P H O N E B Y M A I L 3 1 4 2 5 2 0 9 3 6 9 3 0 A M 6 P M C S T M O N D AY T H R O U G H F R I D AY C O N TA C T J D S L A B S C O M J D S L A B S C O M S U P P O R T 9 0 9 N B L U F F R D C O L L I N S V I L L E I L 6 2 2 3 4 U N I T E D S T A T E S ...

Page 2: ...wer adapter to wall outlet Connect a cable from your audio player to the RCA or 3 5mm input jack Press the front INPUT button to select 3 5mm input or depress to select RCA Turn the volum knob clockwise to power on Connect headphones to the front headphone output jack Slowly raise the volume knob to an approporiate listening level See Listening Tips on pg 5 ...

Page 3: ...in 8 65 VRMS 20 1 dBU Setting Gain Press the gain button to toggle between low or high gain amplification Always use the lowest gain necessary Switch to high gain only when you re unable to achieve desired listening volume at low gain Source Safety Atom Amp is DC coupled for maximum signal quality and requires an input source with 4 5mV of DC offset for safe operation All JDS Labs DACs and consume...

Page 4: ...sts RCA preamp output Use Low Gain Be sure to reduce volume level before connecting headphones HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER AUDIO TO HEADPHONES RCA JACKS LINE OUTPUT SPEAKERS MUTE EXTERNAL AUDIO RCA JACKS LINE INPUT HEADPHONES MUTE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER AUDIO TO SPEAKERS EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT JACKS RCA or 3 5mm RCA JACKS OUTPUT ...

Page 5: ...gentle force when inserting or removing cables To ensure an optimal noise floor always position headphone amplifiers as far away as possible from wireless devices Inputs vs Outputs Your audio sources connect to your amp s Input These are common audio sources Your headphones or speakers connect to your amp s output Output Input Troubleshooting Amplier does not turn on Cause Disconnected damaged or ...

Page 6: ...onnected to power jack and wall outlet Amplier does not turn off light remains on Cause On rare occasion mechanical relays can stick Most common after shipment Solution Firmly knock top left corner of enclosure near power jack to disengage No sound but light is on Cause Wrong input mode selected or cable source problem Solution Input button must be depressed for RCA input or pressed for 3 5mm inpu...

Page 7: ...irectives 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC 2002 95 EC Conformity declared for EN55022 2011 EN611000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules ...

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